Gary A. LaRock, 52, of Ogdensburg, died, February 15, 2013, at his home, Allen-Nichols Funeral Home, Ogdensburg, entrusted with arrangements. Calling hours will be on Monday, February 18, 1 - 3 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Rev. Father James Shurtleff officiating. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in the spring.

Gary is survived by his fiancé, Judy Francis; sons, Robert and his wife Bobbi Jo LaRock of Massena, Jason Francis of Winthrop, Nathan Francis of Winthrop; brothers, Ronald LaRock of Ogdensburg, Donald and his wife Lisa LaRock of Ogdensburg; sisters, Peggy and husband Bob Morrow of Ogdensburg, Brenda Lovely of Ogdensburg, Sylvia Cook of Ogdensburg, Terri Lintz of MN, Lori LaRock of Ogdensburg, Vicki and her husband Edward LaDue Jr. of Rochester, Loretta LaRock of Queens; grandchildren, Anthony Gadway of NM, Haley Dorrance of Massena, Stephen Begani of Massena; several nieces and nephews.

He was born on May 1, 1960 in Ogdensburg, the son of Lyle and Mary Jane LaFave LaRock. Gary worked at Phillip’s Diner. He enjoyed doing yard work, shoveling snow, taking care of his dogs, music, visiting his friends and having a good time. Donations can be made to the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA. Online condolences can be made at www.allennicholsfuneralhome.com.